distraction (noun)
1distraction — ► NOUN 1) a thing that diverts attention. 2) a thing offering entertainment. 3) mental agitation …
2distraction — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ unwanted ▪ good, nice, welcome ▪ brief, momentary ▪ constant ▪ …
3distraction — noun 1》 a thing that diverts someone s attention. 2》 a thing offering recreation or entertainment. 3》 an agitated mental state: her air of distraction. Phrases to distraction almost to a state of madness: she loved him to distraction …
4distraction — noun Date: 15th century 1. the act of distracting or the state of being distracted; especially mental confusion < driven to distraction > 2. something that distracts; especially amusement < a harmless distraction > • …
5distraction — noun /dɪsˈtɹækʃən/ a) Something that distracts. Poking ones eye is a good distraction from a hurting toe. b) The process of being distracted. We have to reduce distraction in class if we want students to achieve good results …
6distraction — mid 15c., the drawing away of the mind, from L. distractionem (nom. distractio) a pulling apart, separating, noun of action from pp. stem of distrahere (see DISTRACT (Cf. distract)). Meaning mental disturbance (in driven to distraction, etc.) is… …
7distraction — noun 1 (C, U) something that makes you stop paying attention to what you are doing: I have to study in the library there are too many distractions at home. 2 (C) a pleasant and not very serious activity that you do for amusement 3 drive sb to… …
8distraction — noun 1) a distraction from the real issues Syn: diversion, interruption, disturbance, interference, hindrance 2) frivolous distractions Syn: amusement, entertainment, diversion, recreation, leisure pursuit, divertis …
9distraction — noun 1) a distraction from the real issues Syn: diversion, interruption, disturbance, interference 2) frivolous distractions Syn: amusement, entertainment, diversion, recreation, pastime, leisure pursuit …
10distraction */ — UK [dɪˈstrækʃ(ə)n] / US noun Word forms distraction : singular distraction plural distractions 1) [countable/uncountable] something that gets your attention and prevents you from concentrating on something else We have work to do and it is… …
